Club links page

Fed up with England Athletics (UKA or whatever they want to call themselves these days)? Does your club organise road races? Have a look at ARC (Association of Running Clubs) as a viable alternative - they issue race permits, event insurance etc. and you get to keep a proportion of the unattached levy to plough back into your club and/or event!

Some useful contact numbers and main meet night details for my local North West clubs

Baildon Runners - a nice friendly little club on the other side of the big hills, organisers of the infamous Baildon Boundary Way!! Call and see them - they meet at Baildon Rugby & Cricket Sports Club, 7-00pm on a Thursday. They also meet on Tuesdays, Saturdays and Sundays - see their website for further details.

Barnsley AC - BARNSLEY ATHLETIC CLUB meet at Barnsley Metrodome on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6.45pm for road running. Also at Dorothy Hyman Stadium, Cudworth on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6.00pm for track and field training. We welcome all abilities.

Blengdale Runners AC - this is a small friendly running club based in the village of Gosforth in West Cumbria.

Bolton United Harriers - Based at Leverhulme Park Athletics Stadium, Long Lane, Bolton, Bolton United Harriers + Athletics Club is a nationally ranked athletics club with teams and individuals competing at the highest level. Bolton United Harriers can provide you the opportunity to train and compete at whatever level you choose. You can be part of a friendly athletics club with members from international athletes to fun runners - all enjoying taking part in a sport that provides the chance for everyone to find the event that suits them best.

Bournville Harriers - We are a friendly, primarily road-running, club based in south Birmingham (although we also count fell runners and triathletes amongst our membership). We also compete in the local cross-country league and road relays. We host a 10k each September and a unique "yacht handicap" race around Christmas.

Bradford Airedale AC - "Bradford Airedale Athletic Club is a fun and friendly club which has a wide variety of members, from those who enjoy running to keep fit, to those who compete for medals in national championships. Bradford Airedale Athletic club has a great social side to it, with many members being officials, coaches, members of the committee or even volunteers at race meetings. Bradford Airedale Athletic Club is the club for everyone, and is one of the few in the north of England to offer all disciplines whether you enjoy track and field, cross country, road running, fell running, race walking or even sportshall athletics, then Bradford Airedale Athletic Club is the club for you."

Bridlington Road Runners - on the East Coast, north of Hull, there isn't the road running desert you might have been led to believe existed east of Lancashire! Try Brid Road Runners if you're in the area. It's an oasis!!

Bro Dysynni AC - there can't be many better places to have a running club than round the back end of Snowdonia

CCCP Sapphire and Steel - we are a small running club based in Sutton Coldfield, near Birmingham. Our "specialist" event is the 10k, but we also like extreme events such as the Tough Guy, triathlons and so on. Pay us a call!

Carnegie Harriers - Our club meets every Tuesday and Thursday at 6.30pm at Dunfermline Academy of Sport, Pitreavie Playing Fields, Queensferry Road, Dunfermline. Contact Iain Taylor on 01383 722132 for further information.

Cheadle Running Club - The Club was formed in 1986 at South Moorlands Leisure Centre, Allen Street, Cheadle. We meet on Sundays at 9.00am and Wednesdays at 6.30pm. We cater for runners of all abilities and all ages. The club is noted for its friendly atmosphere. The club stages: The Cheadle Spring 5 Road Race in March (formerly the Cheadle Spring 6 and held since 1990); The Cheadle 4 Road Race in July (the club took over this event, which has been held since 1977, in 1993); An invitation Veterans Cross Country at Oakamoor in August (held since 1991); The North Staffordshire Cross Country League fixture at Parkhall Country Park (jointly staged with Longton Harriers 1998-2003). Members compete in local road races, the North Staffs Cross Country League and also fell races.

Chorley Athletic and Triathlon - to be known just as "Chorley" in competition, this club has come about as a merger of Chorley AC and Chorley Harriers.

Clowne Road Runners - friendly club in the depths of darkest Derbyshire! No League of Gentlemen here!!

Congleton Harriers - if you're even further south than Altrincham, give these guys a go - you'll be sure of a warm welcome! Contact Pete Doyle on 07973 906911. Club runs on Tuesday, Thursday (beginners), Saturday and Sunday.

Corstophine AAC - what more is there to say - you can't get quicker than an (ex) Kwik Fit fitter (or can you?)

Denby Dale Travellers AC - Denby Dale Travellers AC was established in the early 1980s. It all started with a group of friends meeting for a run around the village and then chatting about their exploits over a swift half or two. Word of these exploits gradually spread and after a while the running club was born. For the past two years the Travellers have been based at The Pie Hall in the centre of the village. Whilst we don’t have any changing or showering facilities, the Pie Hall serves just about the best pint of beer in Denby Dale! There’s something for everyone with Denby Dale Travellers - club runs at 7pm each Tuesday and Thursday from The Pie Hall, Denby Dale; Road running, footpath, cross-country and fell running; Races and events throughout the year; Runners of all abilities welcome from 16 years of age

Dragons Running Club - advice from experienced club runners including top class coaching from our uk:atyhletics coaches. If you're a total beginner, we can get you started. Intermediate or elite runner? We can help you improve your performance, beat your PB or win a race. We have a great selection of routes to run and training facilities. Based in Yeadon, Leeds, West Yorkshire.

Easingwold Running Club - We are a small friendly club in rural North Yorkshire. We meet on Thursdays at 7.00 p.m. at the Galtres Centre, Easingwold, to the north of York. Easingwold Running Club is affiliated to the North of England Athletic Association and the York and District Road Race League. Many members compete in local, regional and international races including the London, New York, Dublin and Paris marathons. Others enjoy running in a small number of selected local races. The ethos of the club is centred on encouraging the enjoyment of running for personal satisfaction and friendship.

Eden Runners - Running club for Penrith and Eden valley. We do the lot - road, fell, orienteering, track, triathlon, mountain, adventure, XC. There's something for everyone, whatever your standard. And we're very sociable. In the winter we meet on Wednesdays at Penrith Rugby Club. In the summer on a Wednesday you will usually find us out on the fells and then in a local pub. Our major event is the Haweswater half marathon in March, and, like most Eden Runners, it's both beautiful and tough. For further info, visit the web site or contact Richard Walters on 01768 898364.

Elvet Striders - Elvet Striders is a small, friendly and sociable running club based in Durham City catering for seniors of all abilities. The club's main weekly meeting is each Wednesday evening at Maiden Castle, the Sports Centre of the University of Durham, at 7pm, when we usually run in a number of groups for around an hour.

Forest of Dean AC - The club was founded in 1982. From small beginnings the club has grown and now has more than 200 members of all ages.The club competes in Road Running, Cross-Country, Track and Field, Multi-terrain, Trail Running, Fell Running and Sportshall Athletics. A lovely part of the world - well worth a visit!

Gateshead Harriers - Gateshead Harriers were founded in 1904 as Gateshead St. Mary's Church Running Club. Originally for men only, ladies joined in 1951. The club moved to its present site in 1956. Today we cater for all athletes, from 8yrs+ to veterans in all disciplines through winter and summer. We train at least two evenings a week and compete in road races, cross-country, track + field and marathons. New members are always welcome and you can train at any level of fitness, from sedate jogs to competition level. Our excellent facilities include comprehensive weights room, male and female changing rooms with showers and a large hall which is also available for training purposes twice a week during the winter months. Training is at Gateshead International Stadium on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6:30pm till 8:00pm (unless otherwise arranged with your coach).

Goole Viking Striders - The club was formed in 1984 when a window cleaner, a wine seller and leisure centre assistant got together and decided to start a running club after supporting the Goole Lions 3 Rivers Challenge Walk. We are a club that caters for all abilities and experience and prides itself on its friendliness and we have a strong programme of well supported social events. We have a membership of 50 at present. Each year on the 2nd Sunday in June we hold our annual Riverbank Challenge, a 1/3rd marathon along the banks of the River Ouse (details on race calendar). We meet every Wednesday at 6:30pm, at the Westfield Banks Sports Complex, Westfield Banks Goole. The complex has Showers and changing rooms (male and female), a Bar!! and a visiting Physiotherapist. All information on club nights and membership to Graham Walker, email link.

Halesowen A&CC - Halesowen A & CC is a well established club based on the edge of the Clent Hills Country Park, a National Trust area of outstanding beauty. The club stands in its own grounds in the shadows of Halesowen's historic Manor Abbey, hence the 'Manor Abbey Sports Ground'. We cater for athletes of all standards, from beginners to elite, and offer a wide range of facilities, from track to cross country (we are blessed with miles of country paths). The main training days are Wednesday nights (7pm) and Sunday mornings (10am) and where you can run with a group according to your ability. There are other training nights from Monday through to Thursday, such as the Monday night track session, and we have a number of coaches at hand.

Halifax Harriers - home of the Calderdale Relay, etc. New look to this site which has been extensively re-worked by Heath Reilly. Give 'em a call. Shame Halifax found itself on the wrong side of the hills though!

Heanor Running Club - All abilities are welcomed, from beginner to experienced, in this friendly and enjoyable atmosphere. We look forward to seeing you at training; club nights are every Tuesday and Thursday night at 7pm. October till March meet at Heanor Leisure Centre, April till September meet on Shipley Park.

Hereford Runners - if that's where you are then this is probably where you should be!

Hermitage Harriers - a new site for the Harriers, set up by Mark Kendrick, which also doubles as a results service for the Leicestershire Road Running League.

Horwich RMI Harriers - runners in the north and west of Bolton could do much worse than join this ever improving club, home of well-respected events such as the Horwich Night Series, Horwich Triathlon, Rivington Pike Race etc..

Idle AC (Bradford) - Meet Tuesday and Thursday at 7pm. Tuesday is a 'coached' session offering speed and hill work (should be plenty of that around Bradford!). The club is also involved in trail, fell and cross country running. Pay the site a visit for information or phone Chris or Davina on 01274 615003. All welcome.

Ilkeston Running Club - friendly club in the wilds of Derbyshire - looks like they have lots of social activities, possibly involving some alcoholic stuff too....

Ilkley Harriers, Yorkshire - yet another of those foreign but friendly clubs from the cold side of the Pennines!

Kendal Athletic Club - long-running, friendly, club on the fringe of the Lake District, with strong fell running connections.

Keighley and Craven AC - nicely worked site with lots of good information about the club. Worth a visit (no passport or inoculations required!) Strong link to ale, by the look of things!!

Kingstone Runners (formerly One-to-One and Livingwell Barnsley) - We are now based at Kingstone Sports Centre, Broadway, Barnsley, S70 6RB. Small fun-driven club - we currently have about 50 members and the club is affiliated to England Athletics. All are welcome including novices and visitors to the area. No obligation to join - just come for a run. Phone Tim on 01226 283856 or email Kingstone Runners. Visit our web site

Kippax Harriers, Yorkshire - based in Leeds. Meet at Garforth Squash Club Tuesday and Thursday at 7.30pm.

Knavesmire Harriers, Yorkshire - another of those foreign clubs from the cold side of the Pennines, home of the famous 'Brass Monkey'!

Leeds City AC - Despite being yet another club on the wrong, chilly, side of the Pennines, this is a growing and friendly club based at South Leeds Stadium. Visit the web site for information about the club and their events. If you need proof that they are friendly, they even have an honorary Lancashire chap amongst their numbers - now there's tolerance for you!! ;-)

Les Croupiers Running Club - good Welsh club in the lovely Vale of Glamorgan. Organisers of the Barry 40 - see the details on their web site.

Lichfield Running Club - Everyone is welcome at Lichfield Running Club, we have members of all ages and abilities. We usually meet at on Wednesday evenings at 7:30pm and Sunday mornings at 9:00am. Several members also meet on a Saturday morning for a cross country training run through Hopwas Wood. The club are currently in Division 4 of the Birmingham and District Cross Country League. We also take part in the Midland Road Relays. As well as running, the club also hold social events, such as the Beer 'n' Skittles and a Quiz Night. Promoters of the quality Lichfield 10k in September.

Maryhill Harriers - We want you, the jogger who is out there doing their hardest to get fit or are out getting rid of that stress, don't be out there doing it all alone when you could be in a club meeting other runners just like you, sharing your experiences and going out together as a group to enjoy your runs with the added bonus of having a club coach making sure you are doing the right runs, even if it`s just 2 or 3 miles long, and if you find yourself getting better and looking to compete then all of this is available to you as a member.We take members male or female from the ages of 11 to 80, we have great changing facilities with showers and have access to road, track and cross country courses available for training over. You can even come along and give it a try for two weeks without any payment to see if the club is for you. Remember that running is the quickest way to lose weight, get fit and lose those calories, or maybe just to be the best runner you can be, so just come along and give it a try.

Meltham AC - we are based in West Yorkshire not far from Huddersfield and Holmfirth. We are a small but friendly bunch who meet on Tuesday and Thursday at the Meltham Community Centre and do road and fell running. Also other information on melthamac.com

Northbrook AC - Northbrook AC is a club based in Coventry where enjoyment is just as important as achievement. The club is now celebrating 25 years in existence. The club was founded in 1978 as Northbrook Striders and initially had only a dozen members. Today we have about 90 members across abilities and ages, male and female. As of 2001 the club has had the support and sponsor of ‘Brose’. As a club we try to cater for all levels of runners. There is a range of abilities from the sub-five minute milers to the ten-minute milers. Club members participate for different reasons and you will find competitive runners and social runners within the club.

North York Moors AC - Hi fellow athletes! We have great pleasure in informing you of the formation of this club namely, "North York Moors Athletic Club", specifically catering for athletes interested in training and competing in fell, road and cross-country running. The majority of our initial membership are ex-members of local clubs and are looking forward to competing in national and regional competitions against some of their former team mates. Although based at Guisborough, Training will also take place in and from Middlesbrough and other locations in the Cleveland area. All levels of experience, from complete beginners to international athletes will be catered for.

Northern Vets AC - if you have no club and you are a vet (W35+ or M40+) or you want to belong to a vets' club as well as a first-claim club, maybe you should give these chaps a look! Try one of their monthly runs to see how you get on. New site put together by Alex Rowe of Wesham

Oswestry Olympians. Down in the depths of deepest Shropshire, something stirs - yes, it's the Olympians!! This club must host some of the most scenic events in the Welsh borders - home of the Lake Vyrnwy Marathon and Half Marathon.

Meet twice a week at 6:30 p.m. at Penistone Church Football Club. Run on things other than footpaths too, apparently!

Pontefract Athletics Club. Anyone is welcome to come and give us a trial run, whether junior or senior. We compete on the road, track and cross country and welcome every kind of runner. The website has all the information about club training times and fixtures, plus contact details.

Preston Harriers Fell Section. Some of our fell runners also do cross country and road running, but fell running is our main activity. Our junior fell runners are in a keen fell running section, you can read about them in our web site. Preston Harriers running club was established in 1881. Mick McLoughlin our chairman of fellblog did the Bob Graham Round in June 2005. Fell Runners are not as much bothered about PB's as they are about 3B's (a local brewery). Winter Tuesday night training - bring good head or hand torch!

Pudsey & Bramley AC, Yorkshire - even more hard men (and women) from the darker side of the moors!

Pudsey Pacers, Yorkshire - more hard men (and women) from the darker side of the moors!

Redhill Road Runners - a new site put together by Steve Humber - well worth a visit if you're in the Notts area

Rhedwyr Eryri Harriers - just plain old Eryri Harriers to most of us on the results circuit but Rhedwyr Eryri Harriers to those of you in Wales - get in touch with them if you are in the area! I know that many of you will be over the year. The eagle has landed!!

Richmond and Zetland Harriers, North Yorkshire - if you are in the area, give these guys a shout - they compete in cross country, road racing and also track and field - a good all-round club. Web site not yet online. Most training at Athletics Stadium, Catterick Garrison and also at the Clubhouse in Richmond (Winter). In the meantime contact Bob Pocklington on 01677 423229 or Mike Brooks 01748 824040 - Email Mike

Ripon Runners - organisers of the famed and rightly popular Jolly Holly Jog.

Road Runners' Club - for those of you without a first claim club or just for general interest - good little site. Useful source of info for ultra running and longer distance events.

Ropsley Road Runners, Lincolnshire - nice friendly club - organise Ropsley 10 amongst other things. Seem to be into beer etc. to a large extent!

Rothwell Harriers - a friendly club from the wrong side of the Pennines! Organise the well-respcted Rothwell 10k

Rutland Running Club - in England's smallest county you'll find Rutland Runners - a small friendly club describing themselves as "relaxed and social" - I take it there's a pub involved somewhere, then!

Saddleworth Runners - a thriving and busy club on the eastern fringes of the Oldham and Manchester conurbations with excellent moorland routes etc. See the race calendar for details of their events.

Serpentine RC - as featured in January 2002 Runner's World as the "Best all-round British site" - decribed as "a clearly laid-out mine of useful, concise information .... a decent first resource for general information about training, health and nutrition ... almost everything worth reading"

Sleaford Town Runners are an enthusiastic group of runners who enjoy training and competing in road races & running events around the UK, welcoming all runners to come along and train in a friendly and relaxing atmosphere. Based at 1Life, Unit 3 East Road, Sleaford for our main training night every Thursday evening at 7.00pm to run at 7.15pm, see website for further details.

South Ribble Orienteering Club - despite the name, covers mainly Preston to Lancaster and surrounding areas! We are a friendly club providing training and/or competition most Wednesdays through the winter months. If you would like to find out more about our club or sport, please visit our web site.

Stainland Lions - a club from over Halifax way - organisers of the world famous and quite precise 'Stainland 7.2'. A pretty friendly bunch, I think.

Steel City Striders - Steel City Striders are the organisers of the Percy Pud 10km Race, South Yorkshire's most popular 10km race. Formed in 1982, the club welcomes runners of all standards from beginners to established runners. Although primarily a road running club with a strong presence in local road races, its members are also active in cross country and fell races. The club has 200 members. The club holds weekly training sessions and organises a full programme of club events each year including a 10km Championship Race, a Cross Country Championship Race, a Road Race Championship, two off road Long Distance Relay Races and the Long Distance Strider competition. These are often combined with a social event.

Stilton Striders RC - down in the depths of Leicestershire, something lurks around Melton Mowbray - is it a a pork pie? - a piece of cheese? no - it's a Stilton Strider!

Strathaven Striders - on your jollies in bonny Scotland? Fancy a run with local knowledge? See these guys and have a good time.

Sudbury Joggers - We are a Road Running club based in Sudbury/Great Cornard area of West Suffolk The club meets on Wednesday Evenings at 7.15pm for a 7.25pm run from Sudbury Sports Centre. Affiliated to SoEAA and Suffolk Athletics.

Swaledale Road Runners - Based in Richmond, North Yorkshire. We host the Richmond Castle Run in October which finishes in the grounds of the castle and part of the course runs alongside the River Swale. Very scenic area - marvellous market town - well worth a visit some time. The Club Secretary, Jo Richardson, waits to hear from you - by email or by phone on 01677 427657

Tadcaster Harriers - They say "We are a small club from the brewing town of Tadcaster (right side of the Pennines!), mainly road running with a bit of cross-country. We participate in the York Summer League, hosting one of the races every year. We have a reputation for enjoying ourselves!" In Lancashire, of course, we know that they are wrong about their location but the beer *is* good (and fairly cheap) in Tadcaster (speaking from my own experience)!!

Tattenhall Runners - small friendly club in South Cheshire - organisers of Christleton 5k and Tough Team races each year. Meet Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7.15pm. Contact Steve Hammond on 01829 733756 or email the club

UKnetrunner - UKnetrunner is an internet based running club for runners from all over the UK. Formed in 2003 and affiliated to the Midland Counties Athletic Association our slogan is "4 fitness, 4 friendship, 4 fun, 4 you".

Vale Royal AC - the main club site, primarily focused on the more junior athletes.

West Bromwich Harriers - Welcome to West Bromwich Harriers Athletics Club, a small and friendly club that caters for athletes of all levels. If you're new to running or a total beginner you will be made more than welcome at our club. The Biggest step is the first step - pop along!! Contact Gary on 07772 210753.

West Hull Runners - this is (initially) a recently formed ladies' running club. We run from the YPI on Chanterlands Avenue North. We welcome all abilities and promise to look after, nurture and support your running needs. We actively encourage communication and feedback so that we can continue to build membership. At the moment we are a group of ladies of mixed abilities. Some of our ladies run for fun, to keep fit, to socialize and some ladies enter races of various distances. So we adjust our training needs to suit. We also have a training plan of set routes and distances if ladies want a set routine.

Wetherby Runners - A friendly mixed club of ranging abilities from beginner to elite level. Meeting at the new football club-house at the Ings on Wednesday evenings from 18:45 for 19:00. Comfortable changing facilities, large screen TV & Bar afterwards.We use the miles of country paths & lanes radiating out from the town. Taking part in local road races, the Black Sheep Series and the Harrogate Summer League.

White City Hull RRC - Our club was formed in 1985. We meet at the Hull and East Riding Sports Club, Chanterlands Avenue, Hull on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 6.30pm. Runners of all abilities are welcome. We have shower facilities, a bar and you can also order a meal if you wish. We are not a club that keeps looking at our stopwatches to see how fast we have run and we do not have a strict plan of how far you should run on a particular night. We believe that running should be enjoyable. If you want to come down to the club and run a mile then someone will run that mile with you. No one runs alone.

White Horse Harriers - An athletics club based in Wantage, Oxfordshire. Has about one hundred members of all ages and abilities. Takes part in Track & Field, Road Running and Cross Country events. Holds the annual White Horse Half Marathon in late March/early April.

Wrekin Road Runners - original home of Paul Muller, the 'legendary' runner from the north!! (and a few others who sound like they have quite a bit of fun!)

Womens Running Network - this is an all-women's running group which caters for women of all running abilities including the complete beginner. Since 1998 the WRN has grown from a handful of members in Exeter to a large organisation with groups all over the country. The success is based on a simple philosophy: "Giving all women whatever their age, size or ability the opportunity to run together to improve their health, fitness, confidence and safety." If you are interested in joining a group then visit this web site for further information. Also contains links and contact details for all the nationwide groups.

Wrexham AC - We cater for all ages from 8 upwards and cover all events including track & field, cross country, road and fell. Our club nights are Tuesday and Thursday, meeting at the Queensway Stadium. Visit our web site for more information.

Yorkshire Wolds Runners - Yorkshire Wolds Runners is an affiliated club, formed at the beginning of 2010. Based at the Cricket Club in Driffield (East Yorkshire) we meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays and welcome runners of ALL abilities. Our aim is help you achieve your full potential, whether you want to run for fun, leisure, fitness or competition. See our website for more information and full contact details.

Cleveland Tri Club - if you are in the area and need some training partners or advice, contact this club!

Clydesdale UK - if you are one of our less skinny athletes, you might find this site useful for information and links relating to competing as a Clydesdale competitor in many of the premier races in the UK and abroad. A new and promising site! Worth a look.

Dumfries Tri Club - if you are in the area, this friendly small club may be what you need.

Exeter Tri Club - we have members from all over Devon and are a friendly club which caters for most ages, abilities (some fast but most slow) and experience. Everything from novice to G.B. Age Groupers.

NYP Tri - formed as a police tri Club but now open to all - as featured in 220 Magazine - give them a go if they're local to you - good club spirit! Whatever you do, don't call them North Yorks Police Tri - they are NYP Tri now - remember - open to all!!

Premier Tri - We're a friendly, well-organised triathlon club that always welcomes new members - no matter what their level of expertise. If you live in South West London and you're looking for a fun and rewarding way to get fit, try Premier Tri. Email contact

SCARAB Tri Club - a club formed in January 2002 based on Hazel Grove (Saracens) ASC and Wilmslow (Scorpions) ASC. Our club is now open to all from 8 to 80 (or beyond!). Run training is on Tuesdays with Stockport Harriers at Woodbank Park from 7pm to 8pm. Bike training is Saturday 1.45pm to 3.30pm and Sunday 9 to 11am. For details of swim training please contact Simon on 0161 456 6083 or John Hyde on 0798 575 8935. We have BTA affiliation. Email John Hyde for further info.

SBR Racing - new triathlon club based in a swathe across the North West, East Midlands and the South East - self styled as "THE Triathlon Racing Team in Great Britain". Site still 'under construction' but worth a look if you're an independent.

Team Kennet - Sports: Originally a triathlon club, now with an athletics section and soon a junior cycling section. Affiliated to: BTA, SEAA (Athletics), British Cycling (BCF), Cycle Time Trials (RTTC), Modern Pentathlon (MPAGB), Berkshire Association of Clubs for Young People (BACYP), Berkshire County AA, Volunteer Investment Programme (VIP). You name it, we do it..... email for further info

Tri-Preston - Meet last Sunday of the month at 6pm (South Ribble Tennis Centre, Bamber Bridge) - email Paul Sanderson or ring him on 01772 335578 for further info

Westmorland Tri - The Club was formed in 1993 and was called Kendal Triathlon club; however this was renamed to Westmorland Tri in 1994 to welcome people from around the South Lakes area to join our club. We are based in the South Lakes and cover a wide area from Penrith to Barrow in Furness. We welcome everyone interested in triathlon, whatever their level in the sport, and have swim and BTA coaches to help people improve.

White Rose Tri Club - my mates here from York put together some good events during the year. Judging by the weather in late 2000 and early 2001, must have more underwater cycling practice than any other UK tri club!

Wrecsam Tri Club - great club just bursting with events - Chirk, Denbigh, Mold, Wrecsam and the famous Bala Tri each September. Since 2003 this series of races has also included the middle distance triathlon! Worth a visit!

Hal Higdon - the schedules-based site of 70 year old coach Hal Higdon. Described by Runner's World as "authoritative, beginner-friendly and its breadth is truly impressive. Schedules range from an eigth-week 5k programme to a six-month Comrades build up, via the 10k, 10 mile, half marathon and the marathon" with versions for runners of all abilities.

Harry Waugh's Training Site - loads of opportunity for you all to scarper off to Scotland and get some top-flight coaching in a no-pressure environment, decent food, accommodation and beer (!!) plus very quiet roads to train on. Visit Harry's site to see what he has to offer, then contact him to negotiate.